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"Scotty" beams up for the last time: James Doohan dies (Vanity)
July 20, 2005
| Former Dodger
Posted on 07/20/2005 8:49:38 AM PDT by Former Dodger
This just in on Fox News Channel: James Doohn, "Scotty" of Star Trek, has passed away due to pneumonia and complications from Alzheimer's Disease.
James Montgomery Doohan (born March 3, 1920, died July 20, 2005) was a Canadian actor and linguist best known for his portrayal of Scotty in the television and movie series Star Trek.
Doohan was born in Vancouver, British Columbia; his family later moved to Sarnia, Ontario where he attended high school at "SCITS," Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School and excelled in math and science.
During World War II, he participated in the invasion of Juno Beach on D-Day as a captain with the Royal Canadian Artillery. In the battle, he lost the middle finger of his right hand. Returning from the war, Doohan started his acting career with a CBC radio show appearance on January 12, 1946.Wikipedia
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: gavenazisfinger; jamesdoohan; jimmydoohan; normady; obituary; scotty; startrek; veteran; worldwar2; ww2
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To: M1911A1
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posted on
07/20/2005 9:19:43 AM PDT
by
Pyro7480
("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." - Tolkien)
To: Former Dodger; King Prout
The order is given...warp speed.
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posted on
07/20/2005 9:20:15 AM PDT
by
Dawsonville_Doc
(Moving to NC as fast as I can...)
To: Former Dodger
RIP
Now he's off to the undiscovered country.
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posted on
07/20/2005 9:21:38 AM PDT
by
exile
(Exile - Helen Thomas tried to lure me into her Gingerbread House.)
To: Former Dodger
Great guy, he will be missed by all. Rest in peace.
44
posted on
07/20/2005 9:23:18 AM PDT
by
moose2004
(You Can Run But You Can't Hide!)
To: Former Dodger
Too bad, I always loved Scotty.
45
posted on
07/20/2005 9:23:31 AM PDT
by
Excuse_My_Bellicosity
("A litany of complaints is not a plan." -- G.W. Bush, regarding Sen. Kerry's lack of vision)
To: Former Dodger; KevinDavis
I always loved him!
May he rest in peace.
46
posted on
07/20/2005 9:46:17 AM PDT
by
EsmeraldaA
(That witch does not kill me, makes me stronger (NIETZSCHE))
To: Former Dodger
My favorite Scotty moment was in the "Star Trek 3" movie, when they all went back to 20th century SF.
He's showing the metallurgists how to make transparent aluminum, and he walks over to a Mac on someone's desk, picks up the mouse and utters the immortal line "Hello, computer!"
I almost wet my pants laughing so hard at that one!
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posted on
07/20/2005 9:51:06 AM PDT
by
ssaftler
(Until recently, California had the worst Senators on the hill. Now we're down to number 4!)
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
In a 1998 interview, Doohan was asked if he ever got tired of hearing the line "Beam me up, Scotty." "I'm not tired of it at all," he replied. "Good gracious, it's been said to me for just about 31 years. It's been said to me at 70 miles an hour across four lanes on the freeway. I hear it from just about everybody. It's been fun."
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posted on
07/20/2005 9:55:37 AM PDT
by
Thebaddog
(Hail Britannia!)
To: Former Dodger
Scotty was an icon to geeks and space nuts everywhere. He'll be missed. He took the character of Scotty and made him a true original.
Rest in Peace, James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and loved ones.
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posted on
07/20/2005 10:11:41 AM PDT
by
DustyMoment
(FloriDUH - proud inventors of pregnant/hanging chads and judicide!!)
To: Former Dodger
Have a good beam-up Mr. Scott! You were the best of them..
50
posted on
07/20/2005 10:19:36 AM PDT
by
ariamne
(reformed liberal--Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
To: M1911A1
Aye, it's...green..
I'll toast with you, laddie...
51
posted on
07/20/2005 10:22:05 AM PDT
by
ariamne
(reformed liberal--Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
To: theFIRMbss
LOL!!! Wiping his sweaty brow, "There's got to be way"! lol.
52
posted on
07/20/2005 10:28:57 AM PDT
by
Alia
(Disco Joe Wilson: "The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades")
To: Former Dodger
Rest in Peace, Scotty. We loved you as family. Your life touched millions.
You've left us with great memories. Thank you.
To: Former Dodger
I knew I was crying for a reason today...
Warp Speed, Scotty...
54
posted on
07/20/2005 10:51:31 AM PDT
by
Monkey Face
(Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.)
To: Former Dodger
To: dd5339; cavtrooper21
Perhaps it's time to break out the Balvenie Double Cask tonight & toast a good man.
56
posted on
07/20/2005 11:03:13 AM PDT
by
Vic3O3
(Jeremiah 31:16-17 (KJV))
To: Onyxx
To: SuperSonic
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posted on
07/20/2005 11:09:17 AM PDT
by
GOP_1900AD
(Stomping on "PC," destroying the Left, and smoking out faux "conservatives" - Take Back The GOP!)
To: Former Dodger
Thanks for the memories.
RIP Scotty!
59
posted on
07/20/2005 11:10:12 AM PDT
by
jan in Colorado
("My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." Hosea 4:6)
To: Monkey Face
"How do you know he didn't invent transparant Aluminum?"
RIP Scotty,
...KC, a fan.
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posted on
07/20/2005 11:10:40 AM PDT
by
KC_for_Freedom
(Sailing the highways of America, and loving it.)
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